Step by step
Recipe for Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice
Ingredients
For 3 servings
- 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 lb pork belly, diced
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/4 c fried shallot
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves garlic
Step by step
step 1
Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms before cooking: soak mushrooms in a bowl of hot water for 15-20 minutes until soft. Dice before using.
step 2
Stir-fry pork belly over medium heat until browned. Add sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved and caramelized.
step 3
Add shaoxing cooking wine, dark and light soy sauce, shiitake mushrooms, fried shallots, star anise, cinnamon, and garlic. Quickly toss to mix.
step 4
Add just enough water to cover all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer the dish for about 1 hour until the liquid is reduced and pork is tender.
step 5
Serve over rice with your choice of vegetables!
